Bede Community Primary School vs South Street Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bede Community Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
South Street Community Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
| Measure | Bede Community Primary School Gateshead, North East | South Street Community Primary School Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #532 of 811 | #455 of 811 |
| National rank | #10705 of 15,697 | #9197 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 204 | 232 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 232 |
| Free school meals | 45.1% | 51.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gateshead | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bedecps.org.uk/ | www.southstreetprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •South Street Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.4 vs 37.5).
- •South Street Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 56%).
- •Bede Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •South Street Community Primary School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 204.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bede Community Primary School better than South Street Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), South Street Community Primary School ranks higher (44.4 vs 37.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bede Community Primary School and South Street Community Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bede Community Primary School: 204. South Street Community Primary School: 232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bede Community Primary School and South Street Community Primary School rank in North East?
Bede Community Primary School is 532nd of 811 and South Street Community Primary School is 455th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).